What to do when Mazda 6 engine revs really fast in neutral?

What to do when Mazda 6 engine revs really fast in neutral?

Keep a hefty screwdriver, small block of wood, or rubber mallet in the car. The next time it does this, stop safely off the road, put in park & apply the parking brake, pop the hood and give the IAC a good whack or two with the butt end of the screwdriver – or whatever.

What are the engine RPMs in a Mazda 6?

When I got off the expressway, I had to apply much firmer pressure than normal to the brakes to stop the car, and the RPMs remained high (1500-2000 RPMs—normally reduces to less than 1000). I shifted the car into neutral while stopped, and the engine started to race between 2500 and 3000 RPMs, cycling about every second.

Where is the idle air control valve on a Mazda 6?

No codes come up when they check the car with the computer. Ask the mechanic to show you where the idle air control (IAC) valve is – normally easy to find once you know what/where one is. Keep a hefty screwdriver, small block of wood, or rubber mallet in the car.

Keep a hefty screwdriver, small block of wood, or rubber mallet in the car. The next time it does this, stop safely off the road, put in park & apply the parking brake, pop the hood and give the IAC a good whack or two with the butt end of the screwdriver – or whatever.

What are the features of a 2015 Mazda 6?

For 2015, all Mazda 6 sedans come with a full set of one-touch up/down power windows, and keyless entry and ignition is now standard on the Touring trim level. In addition, a new option package for the Touring combines an upgraded sound system, sunroof and satellite radio.

When I got off the expressway, I had to apply much firmer pressure than normal to the brakes to stop the car, and the RPMs remained high (1500-2000 RPMs—normally reduces to less than 1000). I shifted the car into neutral while stopped, and the engine started to race between 2500 and 3000 RPMs, cycling about every second.

No codes come up when they check the car with the computer. Ask the mechanic to show you where the idle air control (IAC) valve is – normally easy to find once you know what/where one is. Keep a hefty screwdriver, small block of wood, or rubber mallet in the car.

When do you start the car, the engine revs?

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